http://www.hispanictips.com Essential Hispanic & Latino News :: Relevant, Trusted, Comprehensive and Useful Wed, 25 Nov 2009 23:04:57 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 en hourly 1 http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/11/24/in-el-salvador-a-grim-reflection-and-a-glimmer-of-hope-the-president-has-bestowed-the-countrys-highest-honor-on-six-jesuit-priests-massacred-20-years-ago-more-evidence-that-peaceful-change-is-p/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/11/24/in-el-salvador-a-grim-reflection-and-a-glimmer-of-hope-the-president-has-bestowed-the-countrys-highest-honor-on-six-jesuit-priests-massacred-20-years-ago-more-evidence-that-peaceful-change-is-p/#comments Tue, 24 Nov 2009 17:30:57 +0000 Tomas http://www.hispanictips.com/?p=68427 HispanicTips :: Hispanic & Latino News & Information]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/www.hispanictips.com/p=68427 0 http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/11/23/los-angeles-council-members-to-make-donations-for-el-salvador-storm-victims/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/11/23/los-angeles-council-members-to-make-donations-for-el-salvador-storm-victims/#comments Mon, 23 Nov 2009 16:26:16 +0000 Tomas http://www.hispanictips.com/?p=68335 HispanicTips :: Hispanic & Latino News & Information]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/www.hispanictips.com/p=68335 0 http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/11/19/western-union-foundation-donates-10000-to-help-victims-of-hurricane-ida-in-el-salvador/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/11/19/western-union-foundation-donates-10000-to-help-victims-of-hurricane-ida-in-el-salvador/#comments Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:13:53 +0000 Tomas http://www.hispanictips.com/?p=67935 To help the victims of Hurricane Ida in El Salvador, the Western Union Foundation today donated $10,000 to Mercy Corps. The grant is part of the Western Union Our World, Our Family® global initiative and it will enable Mercy Corps to provide support to local NGOs responding to the disaster, including the Asociacion para el Desarrollo Humano (ADHU), a humanitarian organization that promotes human development through economic opportunities.

ADHU is a local partner in El Salvador for Mercy Corps, a global relief and development organization with a history of quick and efficient responses to disasters and their aftermath. Mercy Corps and ADHU partnered in response to the 2001 earthquakes in El Salvador to rebuild 1,001 local houses for victims of the quakes and subsequent landslides.

"Hurricane Ida’s aftermath has left thousands of families homeless. The scene of destruction is devastating and we hope to mitigate the impact on those families who are facing such a difficult time," said Luella Chavez D'Angelo, Western Union Foundation President. "Through Mercy Corps and ADHU, the funds will be used to do a quick impact assessment of current priority needs and then provide food and household goods including mattresses, bedding, cooking kits, diapers, and clothing to support families and children most affected."

Civil protection officials said that more than 14,000 people lost their homes, some 1,800 homes were damaged or destroyed and 18 bridges and many roads were washed away by the floods.

“With the Western Union Foundation funds, Mercy Corps will select local NGO partners to work with on the ground, implement a quick impact assessment of current priority needs, and then mobilize and purchase the items most needed for distribution,” stated Kathy Fry, Mercy Corps Regional Program Director for Latin America.

Western Union's Our World, Our Family®, is a five-year, US$50 million initiative to empower migrant workers and their families through education and global economic opportunity programs.

About Western Union

The Western Union Company (NYSE:WU) is a leader in global money transfer services. Together with its Vigo and Orlandi Valuta branded money transfer services, Western Union provide consumers with fast, reliable and convenient ways to send and receive money around the world, as well as send payments and purchase money orders. It operates through a combined network of more than 400,000 Agent locations in over 200 countries and territories. Famous for its pioneering telegraph services the original Western Union dates back to 1851. For more information, visit www.westernunion.com

About The Western Union Foundation

Through Western Union’s Our World, Our Family® signature program, the Western Union Foundation supports initiatives to empower individuals, families and communities through access to better education and economic opportunity. Recognized by the Committee Encouraging Corporate Philanthropy in 2009, the program is a five year, $50 million commitment reflecting the efforts made by Western Union employees, Agents, and partners around the world. Since its inception, the Western Union Foundation has awarded almost $55 million in grants and disaster relief to over 1,870 nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) in 100 countries. For more information, visit http://foundation.westernunion.com

About Mercy Corps

Mercy Corps helps people in the world's toughest places turn crises of natural disaster, poverty and conflict into opportunities for progress. Driven by local needs and market conditions, our programs provide communities with the tools and support they need to transform their own lives. Our worldwide team of 3,700 professionals is improving the lives of 16.7 million people in more than 40 countries. For more information, visit http://www.mercycorps.org.

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Contacts

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Douglas Sanchez, 011-506-8830-8472
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MoneyGram offered the temporary fee reductions in the days after Hurricane Ida to support Salvadorans recover from this deadly storm.“MoneyGram is eager to help the people in El Salvador continue their recovery and respond to the urgent needs following Hurricane Ida,” said John Warner-Gutierrez, vice president Latin America and Caribbean for MoneyGram International. “In addition, MoneyGram understands how vital it is for families and friends to support one another especially in times of great need. By temporarily reducing fees, we’re working to help families deliver more funds for the essential needs of their loved ones in El Salvador.”Beginning Nov. 18, customers in the U.S. and Canada can send up to $1,000 to El Salvador for only $8.50 from any agent location, including, ACE Cash Express, Advance America, Canada Post, CVS/pharmacy, Duane Reade, Walmart and the SuperValu locations operating under a variety of brands including ACME, Albertsons, bigg's, Bristol Farms, Cub Foods, Farm Fresh, Jewel-Osco, Lucky, Shaws Star Market, Shop'n Save and SHOPPERS. In the U.S., customers can send up to $899 online from www.moneygram.com for the same low fee.Warner-Guitierrez added, “We tend to see an increase in money transfers to affected regions following wide-scale disasters. Our goal is to provide families more choices to maximize the funds that could be sent directly to their loved ones to support the unique needs that arise following a disaster.”In El Salvador, MoneyGram customers can collect their money transfer funds at any of the Citi branches or other locations, including Banco Agricola, Banco Azteca, Banco Promerica, Elektra, Fedecaces, Fedecredito and Scotiabank. A currency exchange fee may apply.About MoneyGram InternationalMoneyGram International offers more control and more choices for people separated from friends and family by distance or those with limited bank relationships to meet their financial needs. A leading global provider of money transfer services, MoneyGram International helps consumers to safely send money around the world with funds arriving at available agent locations in as little as 10 minutes. Its global network is comprised of 186,000 agent locations in more than 190 countries and territories. MoneyGram’s convenient and reliable network includes retailers, international post offices and financial institutions. To learn more about money transfer at an agent location, please visit www.moneygram.com.ContactsMoneyGram InternationalJody Hinkle, 952-591-3839jhinkle@moneygram.comorLuis Araoz, 305-421-0884laraoz@moneygram.com Aggregated by HispanicTips :: Hispanic & Latino News & Information]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/www.hispanictips.com/p=67825 0 http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/11/18/after-accidental-deportation-critics-say-immigration-officials-making-mistakes-after-a-salvadoran-man-was-mistakenly-deported-immigration-rights-activists-have-complained-about-toughened-enforceme/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/11/18/after-accidental-deportation-critics-say-immigration-officials-making-mistakes-after-a-salvadoran-man-was-mistakenly-deported-immigration-rights-activists-have-complained-about-toughened-enforceme/#comments Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:02:21 +0000 Tomas http://www.hispanictips.com/?p=67734 HispanicTips :: Hispanic & Latino News & Information]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/www.hispanictips.com/p=67734 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http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/11/10/chavezs-next-target-el-salvador-twenty-first-century-socialism-may-have-stumbled-in-honduras-but-it-is-being-tried-again-in-el-salvador/#comments Tue, 10 Nov 2009 17:33:35 +0000 Tomas http://www.hispanictips.com/?p=66702 HispanicTips :: Hispanic & Latino News & Information]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/www.hispanictips.com/p=66702 0 http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/11/10/unicef-assisting-victims-of-flooding-in-el-salvador/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/11/10/unicef-assisting-victims-of-flooding-in-el-salvador/#comments Tue, 10 Nov 2009 17:31:15 +0000 Tomas http://www.hispanictips.com/?p=66699 UNICEF´s office in El Salvador has begun the first phase of humanitarian assistance to children affected by Tropical Storm Ida.

UNICEF is providing 85,000 liters of bottled water, 3,300 recreational kits for children, 140 school-in-a-box kits and 3,250 personal hygiene kits for the affected families as well as 140 hygiene kits for the shelters.

According to the latest official figures, 140 people have lost their lives, 42 of them children. In addition 14,000 people are affected, mostly families in situations of poverty and social vulnerability, living in precarious dwellings close to river banks and in zones prone to flooding.

So far over 2000 families have been evacuated to 123 shelters which have been set up in community centres, sports facilities and schools. The numbers are expected to grow as there are 5000 people in need of evacuation who refuse to leave their homes out of fear of losing what little belongings they have left.

The most affected departments are Verapaz, San Salvador, San Martin, La Libertad, La Paz and Cuscatlán. According to national authorities 355 mm of rainfall accumulated en the area of the San Vicente volcano, almost the same amount accumulated during four days of rain when Hurricane Stan made landfall here in 2005 leaving 74 deaths in its wake.

UNICEF El Salvador is requesting support from donor countries in order to continue helping children in need during a second phase of humanitarian assistance, which will begin once the affected families return home. Aggregated by HispanicTips :: Hispanic & Latino News & Information]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/www.hispanictips.com/p=66699 0 http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/11/10/at-least-10000-salvadorans-are-in-urgent-need-of-food-aid-after-devastating-floods-and-mudslides-that-damaged-crops-destroyed-homes-and-killed-130-people-the-u-n-world-food-program/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/11/10/at-least-10000-salvadorans-are-in-urgent-need-of-food-aid-after-devastating-floods-and-mudslides-that-damaged-crops-destroyed-homes-and-killed-130-people-the-u-n-world-food-program/#comments Tue, 10 Nov 2009 17:01:33 +0000 Tomas http://www.hispanictips.com/?p=66655 HispanicTips :: Hispanic & Latino News & Information]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/www.hispanictips.com/p=66655 0 http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/11/10/salvadoran-community-organizations-in-los-angeles-have-mobilized-to-help-their-country-after-a-tropical-storm-over-the-weekend-left-at-least-130-people-dead-in-the-small-central-american-nation/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/11/10/salvadoran-community-organizations-in-los-angeles-have-mobilized-to-help-their-country-after-a-tropical-storm-over-the-weekend-left-at-least-130-people-dead-in-the-small-central-american-nation/#comments Tue, 10 Nov 2009 16:27:45 +0000 Tomas http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/11/10/salvadoran-community-organizations-in-los-angeles-have-mobilized-to-help-their-country-after-a-tropical-storm-over-the-weekend-left-at-least-130-people-dead-in-the-small-central-american-nation/ HispanicTips :: Hispanic & Latino News & Information]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/www.hispanictips.com/p=66613 0 http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/11/04/el-salvador-named-top-10-travel-destination-for-2010-by-lonely-planet/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/11/04/el-salvador-named-top-10-travel-destination-for-2010-by-lonely-planet/#comments Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:24:07 +0000 Tomas http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/11/04/el-salvador-named-top-10-travel-destination-for-2010-by-lonely-planet/ HispanicTips :: Hispanic & Latino News & Information]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/www.hispanictips.com/p=65889 0 http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/11/04/el-salvadors-president-says-the-country-will-award-its-highest-honor-to-six-jesuit-priests-murdered-by-the-army-in-1989/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/11/04/el-salvadors-president-says-the-country-will-award-its-highest-honor-to-six-jesuit-priests-murdered-by-the-army-in-1989/#comments Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:55:08 +0000 Tomas http://www.hispanictips.com/?p=65860 HispanicTips :: Hispanic & Latino News & Information]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/www.hispanictips.com/p=65860 0 http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/10/27/preserving-el-salvadors-historic-memory-organizer-explains-big-l-a-event-preservacion-de-la-memoria-historica-salvadorena/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/10/27/preserving-el-salvadors-historic-memory-organizer-explains-big-l-a-event-preservacion-de-la-memoria-historica-salvadorena/#comments Tue, 27 Oct 2009 16:33:35 +0000 Tomas http://www.hispanictips.com/?p=65102 HispanicTips :: Hispanic & Latino News & Information]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/www.hispanictips.com/p=65102 0 http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/10/14/former-chicagoan-brings-us-a-taste-of-el-salvadora-new-coffee-finca-de-angeles-coffee-stephanie-andersen-samayoa/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/10/14/former-chicagoan-brings-us-a-taste-of-el-salvadora-new-coffee-finca-de-angeles-coffee-stephanie-andersen-samayoa/#comments Wed, 14 Oct 2009 16:10:24 +0000 Tomas http://www.hispanictips.com/?p=64420 HispanicTips :: Hispanic & Latino News & Information]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/www.hispanictips.com/p=64420 0 http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/10/05/the-lakes-and-volcanoes-of-el-salvador-offers-its-few-visitors-a-big-welcome-%e2%80%93-plus-volcano-walks-surfing-and-seafood/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/10/05/the-lakes-and-volcanoes-of-el-salvador-offers-its-few-visitors-a-big-welcome-%e2%80%93-plus-volcano-walks-surfing-and-seafood/#comments Mon, 05 Oct 2009 16:59:39 +0000 Tomas http://www.hispanictips.com/?p=63416 HispanicTips :: Hispanic & Latino News & Information]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/www.hispanictips.com/p=63416 0 http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/10/05/the-political-crisis-in-honduras-is-having-a-crippling-effect-on-trade-in-central-america-with-guatemala-el-salvador-and-costa-rica-losing-millions-of-dollars-of-trade-every-day/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/10/05/the-political-crisis-in-honduras-is-having-a-crippling-effect-on-trade-in-central-america-with-guatemala-el-salvador-and-costa-rica-losing-millions-of-dollars-of-trade-every-day/#comments Mon, 05 Oct 2009 16:59:09 +0000 Tomas http://www.hispanictips.com/?p=63415 HispanicTips :: Hispanic & Latino News & Information]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/www.hispanictips.com/p=63415 0